Most are surprised to learn that a cat stands a greater chance of survival if it falls from a higher place than from a lower place. 很多人对猫从高的地方跌落比从低的地方跌落有更大存活机会这一点感到惊异。
The reputation of the conjurer was rapidly sinking below zero. fall or drop to a lower place or level. 魔术师的信誉一下子下降到最低点。下沉或下降到一个较低的位置或水平。
Extending or moving from a higher to a lower place. 由一个较高的位置向一个较低的位置延伸或移动。
For it is better to have it said to you, come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler. 宁可有人说,请你上来,强如在你觐见的王子面前,叫你退下。
Since you are not willing to offer us a lower rate, we regret to inform you that we are unable to place an order with you. 既然您不愿意给我们提供更低的价格,我们遗憾地告诉您我们无法在您处订购。
Fall or drop to a lower place or level. 下沉或下降到一个较低的位置或水平。
Degrade sb. to a lower position The plane comes in and taxis up to its place. 把某人降到较低职位飞机降落了,并滑行到位。
Meanwhile compared to the international average level, the Chinese telecommunication industry is still in a lower place, especially in efficiency, benefit and regulation construction aspect. 同时与国际平均水平相比,我国电信产业的效率、电信运营企业的效益、制度建设情况都与国际平均水平存在较大差距。